Senior Network Engineer - Military veterans preferred

2025-10-09
Advanced Drainage Systems
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Hilliard
Ohio
43026
United States

Advanced Drainage Systems

EEO Statement:

Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Senior Network Engineer

US-OH-Hilliard

Job ID: 2025-19971
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: IT
Mill Run

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.



Responsibilities

We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will provide architectural guidance, advanced engineering solutions, and senior-level technical support for our network infrastructure. You’ll lead initiatives across LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Azure Networking, and Data Center connectivity, while mentoring engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams. If you're passionate about designing resilient, scalable networks and fostering inclusive team growth, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and deploy LAN/WAN/WLAN solutions across corporate and manufacturing environments.
  • Design, test, and implement network configurations for new sites and strategic initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain network standards, topology documentation, and performance/capacity plans.
  • Serve as a tier-3 escalation point for complex network incidents and lead root cause analysis.
  • Mentor Network Engineers and model professional conduct in daily interactions.
  • Implement and audit firewall rules in alignment with security and compliance standards.
  • Collaborate with IT Security and Compliance teams to ensure regulatory adherence.
  • Manage relationships with MSPs, vendors, and partners for both projects and KTLO tasks.
  • Lead multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities and timelines effectively.
  • Support M&A activities through integration and connectivity solutions.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in network engineering, including 2+ years in a senior or lead role.
  • Proven experience with Cisco IOS, Meraki, Palo Alto (NGFW, Prisma, SD-WAN), Aruba (switches, APs, ClearPass), Azure Networking, and F5 load balancers.
  • Demonstrated ability to design scalable, fault-tolerant network architectures with performance optimization and disaster recovery planning.
  • Experience mentoring team members and managing external vendors and MSPs.
  • Successful implementations of LAN, WAN, and Wi-Fi solutions.
  • Experience with OT networks and manufacturing equipment is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong RF / Wi-Fi troubleshooting tools (example: Hamina or Ekahau)
  • Effective communication and collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives.
  • Vendor management with negotiation and influence capabilities.
  • Certifications: CCNA or ACSA required; CCNP, CCIE, ACSP, or ACDA preferred.

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EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.


EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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